Analyst, Tax [New Grad 2027] - CPA Tax Rotational Program

Build Your CPA Career Through Diverse Tax Experiences

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe the best tax professionals develop through exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and technical tax disciplines. Our 24-month CPA Tax Rotational Program is designed to provide aspiring CPAs with hands-on experience across multiple areas of tax while supporting the practical experience requirements needed for CPA designation. Doane Grant Thornton has been recognized by the Great Place To Work Institute for 19 years in a row as one of Canada’s best workplaces We were also recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2026 for Young Talent. This is your opportunity to experience what our culture is like for yourself!

As part of this rotational experience, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of service lines, such as U.S. Corporate Tax, Cross-Border Personal Tax, Indirect Tax, Audit and Privately Held Business. While individual experiences may vary, each is designed to broaden your technical skills, expand your business knowledge, and help you discover areas that align with your interests and career goals. You’ll work closely with clients and team members to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional client service.

Working alongside experienced tax professionals, you will receive coaching, mentorship, technical training, and meaningful client exposure that will accelerate your development and prepare you for long-term success in your career at Doane Grant Thornton. At the end of this rotational program, you will be able to choose your path to further specialize in an area of tax.

What You Can Expect

Over a 24-month period, you will rotate through areas that include:

U.S. Corporate Tax

Gain exposure to the tax needs of Canadian businesses operating in the United States and U.S.-based organizations doing business in Canada.

As an entry-level associate, you will:
• Help prepare tax filings for companies that operate in Canada and the United States
• Research tax rules and help determine how they apply when businesses buy, sell, invest, or operate across borders
• Collect, organize, and review financial information provided by clients
• Work with experienced team members to help clients meet their tax obligations and identify opportunities to plan for future tax needs to help them thrive

Cross-Border Personal Tax

Develop an understanding of the unique tax considerations impacting individuals who live, work, invest, or relocate across Canada and the United States.

As an entry-level associate, you will:
• Assist with the preparation of Canadian and U.S. personal income tax returns.
• Support the analysis of residency and mobility-related tax matters.
• Research tax implications affecting expatriates and internationally mobile employees.
• Participate in client engagements involving personal tax compliance and planning.

Indirect Tax

Learn how sales taxes, value-added taxes, and other indirect taxes impact businesses across industries.

As an entry-level associate, you will:
• Assist with GST/HST compliance and advisory engagements.
• Support indirect tax reviews and client research projects.
• Help prepare documentation and recommendations for clients.
• Support indirect tax audits, assessments, and correspondence with tax authorities

Assurance, Audit

Gain insight into how businesses operate while helping clients build confidence in their financial reporting through audit and other assurance engagements.

As an entry-level associate, you will:
• Assist with financial statement audits and assurance engagements for clients across a variety of industries
• Perform testing procedures and analyze financial information
• Document audit findings and support to the preparation of working papers and client deliverables
• Collaborate with engagement teams to understand client operations, processes, and key business risks

Assurance, Privately Held Business

Work closely with entrepreneurial and privately owned businesses, gaining exposure to accounting, assurance, advisory, and tax considerations that support business growth and success.

As an entry-level associate, you will:
• Completion of T1s (personal tax returns), T2s (Corporation tax returns) and T3s (Trust returns) and responding to related CRA requests for information
• Assist with review and compilation assurance engagements for businesses across a range of industries
• Analyze financial information and help identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Prepare financial statements and supporting working papers

What We Provide
• A structured 24-month rotational experience across multiple tax disciplines
• Meaningful work that supports the practical experience requirements for CPA designation
• Exposure to diverse clients, industries, and tax matters
• Technical training and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated coaching and mentorship from experienced tax leaders
• Opportunities to build a broad tax foundation before selecting a longer-term specialization

Who We're Looking For
• You are currently pursuing your post-secondary degree and have demonstrated academic excellence
• You are committed to pursuing the CPA designation and completing the relevant pre-requisites
• Individuals with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Team players who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Individuals who are interested in developing a well-rounded tax career through diverse experiences

Why Join Our Rotational Program?

Our CPA Tax Rotational Program offers a unique opportunity to explore multiple tax specialties while building the technical expertise, professional network, and practical experience needed to support your CPA journey. By the end of the program, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of several key tax disciplines, greater clarity regarding your future career path, and the experience required to position yourself for long-term success at Doane Grant Thornton.

Join our team!
To become a member of one of the most dynamic firms in Canada, please submit:
• Your resume
• Cover letter
• A copy of your most recent transcripts

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Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $61,000–$68,500 in Toronto. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

If you are selected to move forward in the recruiting process the first step will be for you to complete a digital interview through HireVue. Digital interviewing is a modern way to interview which sets a level playing field for all candidates. Simply record your answers to pre-set interview questions from Doane Grant Thornton LLP using your computer and webcam, or your mobile device.

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